Registered Building Inspector

Celnor Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MC Plan, part of CHPK within the Celnor Group, seeks a Registered Building Inspector in Southampton to support building control functions under the Building Act 1984 and associated regulations.

You will work in a fast-paced, technical environment, providing professional advice to clients and collaborating with colleagues to ensure compliance, high standards and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Registered Building Inspector with Building Regulations knowledge.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Building Regulations and lifecycle processes for instructed works.
• Provide professional advice in a customer-focused environment.
• Support peers, Assistants and Trainee Surveyors within the team.
• Cross-collaborate to ensure full service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Examine plans, calculations and supporting documentation for compliance.
• Assess applications for building regulation approval and advise stakeholders.
• Maintain relationships with regulators and statutory bodies.

Skills

Registered Building Inspector

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Registered Building Inspector

Department: Consulting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Southampton

Reporting To: Louise Harrison-Clarke

Description

Registered Building Inspector

MC Plan part of CHPK

Who we are

MC Plan is a specialist provider within the building control environment, supporting clients across the South of England. We are known for our technical expertise, commitment to quality, and strong client partnerships. As the business continues to grow and evolve, we are looking for a Registered Building Inspector to play a key role in supporting our next phase of development.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Job details

This role is central to the day-to-day success of the business and contributes directly to operational performance and customer outcomes. As a Registered Building Inspector, you will be responsible for undertaking building control functions in accordance with the Building Act 1984, Building Regulations 2010, Building Safety Act 2022, and associated secondary legislation. Working closely with colleagues across the business to ensure high standards of delivery, compliance and continuous improvement.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced and technical environment and enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and making a tangible impact.

What you will do

• Understand and interpret Building Regulations and contract lifecycles, in relation to the application process for instructed works. Keeping up to date with changes in legislation and disseminating this information for our clients.
• Work as part of a team, offering support to peers, Assistant and Trainee Surveyors.
• Provide professional advice within a customer focused environment, ensuring your delivery of instruction/advice is audience appropriate.
• Cross sell other services (CHPK & Celnor) ensuring that our clients have a full suite of support from our organisation.
• Undertake continued Professional Development Training, for ongoing delivery of our service to maintain its high standard, and to provide training and support to the wider team for topics you excel/have an avid interest.
• Examine plans, specifications, calculations, fire strategies, and supporting documentation submitted under the Building Regulations.
• Assess applications for building regulation approval and provide technical support to applicants, agents, designers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the Building Safety Regulator, Fire and Rescue Services, statutory consultees, and other regulatory bodies.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement, compliance and quality standards

Who you are

You are an experienced and motivated professional who brings a practical, solutions-focused mindset. You will ideally have:

• Registered Building Inspector
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A high level of attention to detail and accountability
• The ability to manage priorities effectively in a dynamic environment
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to doing things the right way

  Join us

  You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.

  Important information

  Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

  We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.